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Seminars at the 2012 Memphis International Paper Money Show - Day 2

Submitted by Shawn Hewitt on
The speakers series for the 2012 Memphis International Paper Money Show to be held June 8-10 has shaped up to be particularly strong this year with a diverse range of topics so there is something for everyone. The nation’s top researchers and speakers are on board. Schedule: Friday (June 8) 10 am Sullivan 11 am Fellers Noon Huntoon & Shiva 1 pm Daniel & Urce 2 pm Boling 3 pm Wolka Saturday (June 9) 10 am Shiva 11 am Yakes Noon Chambliss 1 pm Lofthus 2 pm Simek 3 pm Huntoon Official Counterfeiting by Joseph E. Boling Official counterfeiting is government-against-government.

Seminars at the 2012 Memphis International Paper Money Show - Day 1

Submitted by Shawn Hewitt on
The speakers series for the 2012 Memphis International Paper Money Show to be held June 8-10 has shaped up to be particularly strong this year with a diverse range of topics so there is something for everyone. The nation’s top researchers and speakers are on board. Schedule: Friday (June 8) 10 am Sullivan 11 am Fellers Noon Huntoon & Shiva 1 pm Daniel & Urce 2 pm Boling 3 pm Wolka Saturday (June 9) 10 am Shiva 11 am Yakes Noon Chambliss 1 pm Lofthus 2 pm Simek 3 pm Huntoon Official Counterfeiting by Joseph E. Boling Official counterfeiting is government-against-government.

Gold equivalency of US dollar now equals value of Confederate Currency on eve of General Lee’s Surrender

Submitted by Pierre Fricke on
In the past year, an ounce of gold has crossed the $1,500 threshold and has hit new records, approaching $2,000 at one point. Believe it or not, in terms of gold equivalency, the US dollar is now worth less than the value of $1 Confederate on the eve of General Lee’s surrender in the Civil War. Ben Bernanke may not be worried about inflation, but the South experienced a nasty bout of hyperinflation with lingering effects due to its loose monetary policy.

A 1914 Non-Star Replacement Note?

Submitted by Shawn Hewitt on
Late last summer I embarked on a long day trip for the purpose of enjoying the country and making a few finds along the way. One stop took me to a Midwest coin shop that I had not visited before. Among the large type in the currency inventory I spotted a 1914 $10 Federal Reserve Note from the St. Louis district (Fr. 932) that had an odd look to it.
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